JENSEN RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Split Mountain Gorge in a Day: A One-Day Green River Raft from Jensen
A guided, 9-mile, one-day rafting trip through Split Mountain Gorge in Dinosaur National Monument that covers Class III rapids and includes a riverside lunch—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Split Mountain Gorge in a Day: A One-Day Green River Raft from Jensen.
From Jensen, Utah, the One-Day Green River trip runs a scenic 9-mile float through Split Mountain Gorge inside Dinosaur National Monument, combining colorful canyon geology, dinosaur country and named rapids first recorded by John Wesley Powell.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Nine Miles through Split Mountain Gorge
The guided day trip covers a 9-mile stretch on the Green River through Split Mountain Gorge, offering expansive canyon views and examples of wild geologic folding in Dinosaur National Monument.
Class III Rapids — Moonshine, S.O.B., Schoolboy and Englesby
Rafters will encounter beginner-to-intermediate Class III rapids on the route, including named drops like Moonshine, S.O.B., Schoolboy and Englesby—rapids first encountered and named by explorer John Wesley Powell.
Paddle Rafts or Oar Boats; Small-Group Capacity
Trips are usually run in paddle rafts where everyone rows, but oar boats (where you do not have to paddle) can be requested; both options hold five to eight people plus a guide.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The outing is a focused six-hour river day that launches from Jensen and moves steadily downriver for nine miles through striking canyon walls, alternating scenic floats with pulse-raising Class III rapids and a riverside lunch along the way.
THE ROUTE
Nine Miles through Split Mountain Gorge
The guided day trip covers a 9-mile stretch on the Green River through Split Mountain Gorge, offering expansive canyon views and examples of wild geologic folding in Dinosaur National Monument.
THE WHITEWATER
Class III Rapids — Moonshine, S.O.B., Schoolboy and Englesby
Rafters will encounter beginner-to-intermediate Class III rapids on the route, including named drops like Moonshine, S.O.B., Schoolboy and Englesby—rapids first encountered and named by explorer John Wesley Powell.
THE FLEET
Paddle Rafts or Oar Boats; Small-Group Capacity
Trips are usually run in paddle rafts where everyone rows, but oar boats (where you do not have to paddle) can be requested; both options hold five to eight people plus a guide.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All trips leave at 9:00 AM daily; participants should meet at the Adrift Adventures Rafting Center at 8:30 AM.
The outing runs approximately 6 hours.
Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, and a hat that can be worn under a helmet.
Expect beginner-to-intermediate whitewater (Class III rapids).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the trip depart and where do I meet?
Trips leave at 9:00 AM daily; meet at the Adrift Adventures Rafting Center at 8:30 AM.
How long is the trip?
The trip duration is approximately 6 hours and covers 9 miles on the Green River.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The trip is suitable for ages 6 and up.
Do I have to paddle?
Trips are usually run in paddle rafts where everyone paddles, but oar boats—where you do not have to paddle—can be requested.
What level of whitewater is on the trip?
The route includes Class III rapids—beginner-to-intermediate whitewater—with named rapids such as Moonshine, S.O.B., Schoolboy and Englesby.
Is food provided?
A delicious lunch is included as part of the one-day trip.